West Columbia Mayor and City Council will work to make 2023 a good year for the city’s residents – Some have personal goals, too
It’s a new year and many people see it as a time for a fresh start. You may want to improve on the good things you do or break away from bad habits and rededicate yourself to a more fulfilling and fruitful lifestyle. New Year’s resolutions can work, according to […]
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Todd Cullum, Glen Conwell, 2 others sworn-in after re-election to Lexington County Council
Four Lexington County Council members took the Oath of Office during the official swearing in ceremony Tuesday night: Larry Brigham – District 2, Beth Carrigg – District 7, Glen Conwell (West Columbia) – District 8, and Todd Cullum (Cayce) – District 9. Congratulations to our County Council members on their […]
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First baby born at Lexington Medical Center in 2023
Say hello to little Javon, the first baby born of 2023 at Lexington Medical Center on New Year’s Day. Parents Aleah and Javon welcomed their 6 lb. 10 oz. baby boy at 2:34. a.m. Congratulations to this beautiful family.
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Tornado touches down in Lexington County, if Lexington County residents have substantial damage, please report it
Emergency Management officials have confirmed a tornado touched down near Old Orangeburg Rd. and Platt Springs Rd. in Lexington County, Wednesday. Officials also received reports of downed trees and powerlines and flooding across Lexington County. The Lexington County Emergency Management Office is working on preliminary damage assessment from Wednesday’s severe […]
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A Tornado Watch has been issued for Lexington County
A Tornado Watch has been issued for Lexington County until 2 p.m. On Wednesday. Please monitor the US National Weather Service Columbia South Carolina for updates. Be prepared to take shelter if a Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado Warning is issued for your location. Go inside a well-built structure and stay […]
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West Columbia Police issue missing person alert
On January 2, 2023 Simon Manuel Gates was reported as missing by a family member. He was last seen on December 29, 2022. Mr. Gates is 29 years old. He is 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. Law enforcement isseeking any information that may lead detectives to […]
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Man dies in Lexington County moped accident
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died as a resultof a vehicle vs moped accident in the 4000 block of Fish Hatchery Road, Gaston inLexington County between 10:00 P.M. and 11:00 P.M. on Monday, January 2. According to Fisher, Mr. Darrell Ferris Branham, 37, of Leesville […]
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Disabled semi truck blocks traffic on Main Street in Lexington
A disabled semi truck with trailer is congesting downtown Town of Lexington, SC on Main Street at Church Street, around 5 p.m., Tuesday. Officers were directing traffic around the disabled vehicle, but asked drivers to avoid the area if possible. The road was later reopened.
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Work continues on the Lexington 2 School District’s Performing Arts Center
Work continues on the Lexington Two School District’s Performing Arts Center and District Office (L2PAC for short.) It’s on Platt Springs Road in Springdale. The $60 million, state-of-the-art venue will offer a space for performances, special events, and district-wide occasions for all schools to use. It will include a two-level […]
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Space heater causes fire in Lexington
Lexington County Fire Service units responded to a house fire around 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 2 in the 2500 block of S. Lake Drive, Lexington. When units arrived on the scene, the home was already heavily involved. No injuries were reported. One person was displaced as a result of […]
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